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Empress Dowager Wei's finger paused for a moment before she spoke. "Even though most of the court is filled with our people, it's not all of them. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been the matter of Liu Mingdao's impeachment. Wen Bin's fate wouldn't have been so good in this court hearing."

"Wen Bin's suffering was all thanks to this old fart. I will definitely take revenge for this grudge ten times over." Wei Jin gritted his teeth in anger when Liu Mingdao was mentioned.

"The outcome of the three divisions must not be interfered with by either this one or the other one. Otherwise, the world would surely accept it. So if it really comes to that, the only thing left to do is to save him in the dark."

Wei Jin didn't understand, but clasped his hands and said, "May the empress dowager enlighten me."

"I believe big brother still remembers why Zheng Quan was convicted. Yesterday, This Dowager already spoke with the Emperor. If Three Divisions really decides to sentence Wen Bin to death, then Li will be dead on behalf of the Emperor."

Having understood what was going on, Wei Jin furrowed his brows and said, "Won't Wen Bin have to change his name and leave Jinling?"

"This is something that cannot be helped. Traveling far away from home is always better than having one's head drop off. After a few years, the news will die down. Big Bro can go visit him occasionally."

"That's the only way." Wei Jin nodded his head sadly. No matter what happened, Wei Wenbin's life could finally be saved.

Not long after Wei Jin left, a palace maid walked in. She bowed towards Empress Dowager Wei, who was resting with her eyes closed, and said, "Reporting to the empress dowager, the Chang Rong Sect's Ji has arrived."

Empress Dowager Wei's eyes widened slightly as she asked doubtfully, "What's she doing here at this time?"

Yin Qiu, who was helping her by pressing her temples, said softly, "It must be because of Lord Wei's matter. Do you want this servant to tell Zong Ji and ask her to come back another day?"

Empress Dowager Wei shook her head. "Forget it, let her in."

Not long after the palace servant left, Shen Xijun walked out. Today, she was all dressed in the lotus silk clothing of the Hibiscus Mutabilis, with a long brocade dress embroidered with the color of autumn roses underneath.

Shen Xijun walked to the center of the hall and elegantly bowed. "Greetings to Aunt, Aunt Wan!"

"No need for formalities." Empress Dowager Wei beckoned for her to come closer and said gently, "I haven't seen you in a while. I was wondering if you'd forgotten about This Dowager."

Shen Xijun sat down on a small stool that was brought over by the supervisor and said in a spoiled manner, "Even if I had forgotten myself, I wouldn't have forgotten my aunt. It's just that a few days ago, I accidentally caught a cold, my head became muddled, and I often coughed, afraid of infecting my aunt. That's why I didn't dare to come and pay respects to you."

Empress Dowager Wei sighed as she caressed her fair cheeks. "You kids are no longer young, but you never know how to take care of yourselves. Wen Bin is like this, and so are you. You won't let This Dowager have any peace of mind."

Shen Xijun blinked her eyes as she described the cicada's long eyelashes and softly said, "Aunt, Cousin Wen Bin … "What will happen? My mother was very worried when she found out about this yesterday."

"The Emperor has already referred this matter to the Three Divisions. As for the outcome, I don't know."

"Three Divisions Trial …" Shen Xijun bit her rose like lips and asked, "Can't Aunt forgive Cousin Wen Bin?"

How could I not want to? It's a pity Wen Bin was so wrong," she said. "Seven inches were firmly grasped by someone else. This one is truly powerless, and wishes for Buddha's protection." She clasped her hands together and warned again: "Recently, there has been a storm in Jinling City and it has not been peaceful at all. When you act outside, restrain yourself a little and don't act rashly like before.

"I know." "Yes." She answered, then said while pinching her slender fingers, "This little half a year has seen more events than the past few years combined. First, the kings were assassinated, then the king and East Ling Assassin were found colluding, and it was finally settled with great difficulty.

Empress Dowager Wei cast her a sidelong glance and said lightly, "What do you want to say?" She had been through three dynasties and had seen all sorts of people and things. How could Shen Xijun's little thoughts not be concealed from her eyes?

Shen Xijun lowered her eyes and said, "All of these things happened after Mu Qianxue came to Jinling. And before that, she even destroyed the entire Southern Wasteland, and she is clearly an ominous person. I'm afraid that there will be even more things that will happen if she is allowed to remain here."

Empress Dowager Wei listened silently, her tone as calm as ever. "Then according to your meaning, what should we do?"

Shen Xijun took a whiff of the faint fragrance of sandalwood in the hall and raised her shiny little chin. "I heard that your highness had sent an envoy from the West Chu to meet His Majesty?"

"Your news is fast." Empress Dowager Wei looked outside at the drizzling autumn rain. "Not bad. Yesterday evening, a messenger from the West Chu came to see the emperor. He wanted to fetch Princess Xuanji."

This sentence caused Shen Xijun's eyes to light up slightly. "Mu Qianxue is Empress Xi Chu to begin with. If she stays in our Northern Zhou Empire, she is unreasonable and should be taken back by them."

Empress Dowager Wei lowered her eyes. "Should we take her back, or do you want her to be taken back?"

Shen Xijun's finger trembled as she lowered her head and said, "You're speaking nicely about Mu Qianxue, why did Aunt suddenly pull on me?"

"Do you really think This Dowager can't see through your thoughts?" When Empress Dowager Wei's gaze fell on her face, Shen Xijun felt a slight stabbing pain. She turned his face away uncomfortably and said, "I don't know what Aunt is saying."

Empress Dowager Wei shook her head slightly. "Even if Mu Qianxue had gone back to the West Chu, I wouldn't necessarily have liked you. Forcing myself to be sweet, cherishing your sovereign, you have always been smart, so why are you being so muddle-headed on this matter? As long as you're willing, I can point out a better husband for you at any time."

A gust of autumn wind blew in through the window, bringing with it a light drizzle. Afraid that Empress Dowager Wei would catch a cold, Yin Qiu quickly went up and closed the window. She then lit up the candlesticks on both sides of the hall, making it even brighter than before.

After a long while, Shen Xijun said in a low voice, "Aunt thinks that there are a lot of men who are better than Big Brother Back in the world. Unfortunately, I feel that he is the best person in the world."

Yin Qiu scooped up a spoonful of sandalwood and added it to the mountain furnace, causing the thin smoke to become thicker again, "Forgive me for being blunt, but King Rui has a stubborn temper and always has a stern face. The word 'best' is really impossible to say."

A rare helpless smile appeared on Shen Xijun's usually arrogant and willful face, "Maybe this is the so-called 'flower in a flower in a person's eyes'."

"I have brought back the Gloomy Wood that you were going to visit last time. I heard that you are not even allowed to set foot in King Rui's Mansion?"

He didn't dare to shed tears in front of Empress Dowager Wei and tried his best to force her back. He forced a smile and said, "How could there be such a thing? It was just a few words of argument, and the servants listened to it.

"You!" In the end, Empress Dowager Wei still pitied her and couldn't bear to expose her weak lie.

After calming herself down, Shen Xijun said, "Aunt just said, His Majesty has already seen the envoys. Do you have any requests for them?"